Heater fan not working when it rains - smart USA insider2016-12-10T05:05:34Zhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/forum/topics/heater-fan-not-working-when-it?commentId=2029424%3AComment%3A525538&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy 2009 Passion fan problem w…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-05-01:2029424:Comment:5255382011-05-01T21:54:52.554ZDon Shttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/DonS
My 2009 Passion fan problem was fixed free at Lindon Ut dealership while still under warranty. Not only did they replace fan but said connector was heat damaged and replaced that also. Had to wait for connector to be ordered thou. Apparrently the problem stems from stock fan deficiencies which has been upgraded with an improved fan. I could 'thump' the fan housing and fan would start (or hit a bump). Obviously doing anything to the old version fan motor is only a 'temporary' fix. My guess is…
My 2009 Passion fan problem was fixed free at Lindon Ut dealership while still under warranty. Not only did they replace fan but said connector was heat damaged and replaced that also. Had to wait for connector to be ordered thou. Apparrently the problem stems from stock fan deficiencies which has been upgraded with an improved fan. I could 'thump' the fan housing and fan would start (or hit a bump). Obviously doing anything to the old version fan motor is only a 'temporary' fix. My guess is that anyone having problems (even if warranty is over) should present the facts to the dealership and the dealership can get authority from manufacturer to replace the fan/motor. My still under guaranty and w…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-03-20:2029424:Comment:5226122011-03-20T21:09:04.383ZCaio Deslandeshttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/CaioDeslandes
My still under guaranty and was replaced for the second time, now is making a noise when the heat is on. I try with AC on and no noise. Back to the dealer!!!!
My still under guaranty and was replaced for the second time, now is making a noise when the heat is on. I try with AC on and no noise. Back to the dealer!!!! I removed my fan and cleaned…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-03-20:2029424:Comment:5226012011-03-20T19:18:14.064ZJim VWhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/JimVanWinkle
I removed my fan and cleaned the commutator, and tightened the connector. Still have problems with the fan shutting down when I tap on the motor. Guess it is time to look for a replacement motor. I might try taking out the motor again and see if I can take it apart and look for a cracked connection.
I removed my fan and cleaned the commutator, and tightened the connector. Still have problems with the fan shutting down when I tap on the motor. Guess it is time to look for a replacement motor. I might try taking out the motor again and see if I can take it apart and look for a cracked connection. I had the same problem but wi…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-02-26:2029424:Comment:5217312011-02-26T15:38:15.655ZCaio Deslandeshttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/CaioDeslandes
<p>I had the same problem but without rain. My will stop every time I go to a small pothole what we can not avoid in Boston.MA. They just replaced the fan for the 2nd time. I hope this will end the problem.</p>
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<p>I had the same problem but without rain. My will stop every time I go to a small pothole what we can not avoid in Boston.MA. They just replaced the fan for the 2nd time. I hope this will end the problem.</p>
<p> </p> I had this problem also, and…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-01-29:2029424:Comment:5198792011-01-29T01:05:37.080ZDavidhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/David84
I had this problem also, and the dealer fixed the problem quickly even though the fan was working at the time I visited the dealer.
I had this problem also, and the dealer fixed the problem quickly even though the fan was working at the time I visited the dealer. I have been having trouble wi…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-01-27:2029424:Comment:5198502011-01-27T19:15:54.686ZPasde2http://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/Pasde2
<p>I have been having trouble with mine this week. Today I took the fan out cleaned it up, per instructions off SCOA. Works a lot better now. It was awkward getting it out but I managed. I was going to bring it in the other day because it completely quit, but then on the way to the dealer it worked again. Dealership said they would not do anything if it was working when I brought it in. I filed my claim with NHTSA (<a href="http://www.safecar.gov" target="_blank">www.safecar.gov</a>)…</p>
<p>I have been having trouble with mine this week. Today I took the fan out cleaned it up, per instructions off SCOA. Works a lot better now. It was awkward getting it out but I managed. I was going to bring it in the other day because it completely quit, but then on the way to the dealer it worked again. Dealership said they would not do anything if it was working when I brought it in. I filed my claim with NHTSA (<a href="http://www.safecar.gov" target="_blank">www.safecar.gov</a>) today.</p>
<p>No heat and defrost in -9 to 30 degree weather!</p> I have been having the same t…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2011-01-23:2029424:Comment:5196402011-01-23T01:20:25.572ZJim VWhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/JimVanWinkle
<p>I have been having the same type of issues but mine seems to quit and restart when I hit bumps in the road. Since it is below zero outside I will have to wait a bit but it does appear to be a wiring connector problem. If I move the wiring harness around, I can make the motor start and stop. I assume the kicking of the lower side of the dash is doing the same thing. A kick is not a repair. I am guessing a bad connector and I will replace it to make the problem go away.</p>
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<p>I have been having the same type of issues but mine seems to quit and restart when I hit bumps in the road. Since it is below zero outside I will have to wait a bit but it does appear to be a wiring connector problem. If I move the wiring harness around, I can make the motor start and stop. I assume the kicking of the lower side of the dash is doing the same thing. A kick is not a repair. I am guessing a bad connector and I will replace it to make the problem go away.</p>
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<p>There have been some motors that were bad and they usually don't start back up. I am quite a bit past the warranty period with close to 40K miles on the clock.</p> My '08 passion had the same p…tag:www.smartusainsider.com,2010-12-23:2029424:Comment:5181982010-12-23T02:26:54.377ZJan in West Uhttp://www.smartusainsider.com/profile/westubunch
My '08 passion had the same problem but when the A/C was on. It always went out when it had been sitting in the sun and the inside car temp must have been 130! It is a more common problem than it talked about. Took me three trips to the dealership and a complaint on the 800 number and lots of documentation as it went out again the DAY AFTER my two year warranty ran out. I finally got approval to get it fixed and it was Free!
My '08 passion had the same problem but when the A/C was on. It always went out when it had been sitting in the sun and the inside car temp must have been 130! It is a more common problem than it talked about. Took me three trips to the dealership and a complaint on the 800 number and lots of documentation as it went out again the DAY AFTER my two year warranty ran out. I finally got approval to get it fixed and it was Free!